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C$ 287 Find Cheap Flights to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 524
Typical prices: C$ 552-C$ 1,294
Avianca
Thu 10/9Fri 18/9
YOW - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 569
Overall average: C$ 757
Air Transat
Fri 4/9Fri 11/9
YUL - SJO • Direct
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to San José

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Avianca Logo
12:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
13h 40m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
14h 10m
2 stops
C$ 524Avianca
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Avianca Logo
12:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
13h 40m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
14h 10m
2 stops
C$ 525Avianca
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Air Transat Logo
5:50 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.
YTZ
-
SJO
31h 05m
1 stop
Air Transat Logo
1:15 a.m. - 6:05 p.m.
SJO
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YTZ
15h 50m
1 stop
C$ 614Air Transat
Tue, 8 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec
Air Transat Logo
5:50 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.
YTZ
-
SJO
31h 05m
1 stop
Air Transat Logo
1:15 a.m. - 6:05 p.m.
SJO
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YTZ
15h 50m
1 stop
C$ 616Air Transat
Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Air Canada Logo
9:30 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.
YTZ
-
SJO
12h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:50 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.
SJO
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YTZ
20h 05m
1 stop
C$ 650Air Canada
Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 1 Nov
Air Canada Logo
2:00 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
8h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
8:35 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
SJO
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YYZ
5h 15mdirect
C$ 658Air Canada
Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.
YVR
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SJO
23h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
30h 55m
2 stops
C$ 787Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
United Airlines Logo
3:17 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.
YEG
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SJO
19h 08m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 10:20 p.m.
SJO
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YEG
38h 35m
2 stops
C$ 788United Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.
YVR
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SJO
23h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
20h 25m
2 stops
C$ 788Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
United Airlines Logo
7:15 p.m. - 7:32 a.m.
YVR
-
SJO
11h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 11:19 p.m.
SJO
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YVR
15h 34m
2 stops
C$ 798United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Toronto, at C$ 524 return. The most popular connection is from Montreal to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 545 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to San José?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to San José from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to San José costs C$ 619 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 268 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Montreal to San José which costs C$ 705 on average, and Toronto to San José, which costs C$ 848 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 689. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are C$ 800 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to San José is April, where tickets cost C$ 723 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 1,066 and C$ 998 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is August with an average price of C$ 207.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San José depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 698 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 814.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San José, 25% of our users found tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport C$ 592 round-trip, from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 670 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap San José Plane Tickets

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 287
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Toronto to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking San José flights

  • What hotels are near San José Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    The Holiday Inn Express is a budget-friendly choice that is only a 3-minute drive from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport and a 20-minute drive from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The Courtyard by Marriott is a 5-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the popular Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría.

  • What is the best way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose?

    The easiest and quickest way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose is by rental car or taxi, as the drive only takes 25-30 minutes without any additional traffic. It is also possible to use public transportation, such as the local train, but it takes upwards of an hour.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any smoking areas?

    At this time, there are no designated smoking areas inside of San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. However, there are some areas outside of the main buildings and near the parking structures where travelers are allowed to smoke.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any private lounges?

    There are currently two private lounges inside San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. The Santamaria VIP Lounge is located on the upper floor of the main terminal, while the VIP Lounge Costa Rica is located on the lower floor. All travelers are able to purchase an access pass for either of these lounges.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Toronto, at C$ 524 return. The most popular connection is from Montreal to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 545 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    The city centre of San José is 14 km from San José.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    All flights to San José land at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The airport code is SJO,and it can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • How much is a flight to San José?

    On average, a flight to San José costs C$ 619. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 268 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San José

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San José? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl C$ 491, from Toronto Pearson Intl C$ 493
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San José flight deals.
  • If you are interested in direct flights to San Jose, there are several airlines that you can choose from. While Air Canada and Air Transat are known for offering many amenities, such as complimentary food and drinks, WestJet is popular for having particularly budget-friendly tickets.
  • Hoping to purchase some souvenirs or gifts? Browse through the many stores in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. There are 6 duty-free shops located throughout the terminals, as well as small boutiques that sell cosmetics, jewelry, books and a variety of travel essentials.
  • For those that would like to be pampered after their flight to San Jose has landed, pay a visit to one of the Spa Mioderma locations within San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. These spas offer a variety of services, including facials, manicures and massages, making them an enjoyable and convenient place to treat yourself.
  • If you would like to grab a bite to eat in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport, there are several dining options that you can choose from. Cafe Lavazza is a casual restaurant located in the Mezzanine lobby, while Brioche Dorée is a quicker option located in the main terminal.
  • For travelers with a large amount of luggage, consider using San José Juan Santamaria International Airport’s luggage porter service. These porters can be found near the baggage claim in the Arrivals terminal and standard rates are posted on the walls of the airport. Whether you’re heading towards the rental car center or one of the parking structures, they will help carry your luggage to wherever you choose.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to San José. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 556 reviews
7.9Boarding
6.8Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
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My screen was broken so now movies, etc, but I didn’t really mind. They did work on it, so good effort on their part.

10.0 ExcellentWilliam, Jun 2026
LGW - YYZ
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My screen was broken so now movies, etc, but I didn’t really mind. They did work on it, so good effort on their part.

The dinner was bland and boring, but the economy seats were surprisingly comfortable. The flight was very packed.

I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

Crew was good, helpful. Flight ran on time.would have liked to take airtransat home to MTL. But the price back from San Jose Costa Rica was MUCH more expensive than the flight from MTL to San Jose c.r.

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

I was very nice to arrive earlier than scheduled. Very much appreciated. No issues with flight. All was good.

The on-board crew were professional and friendly and made the trip feel like we were taken care of well. The gate for the flight departure changed three times...not great but not terrible. Considering it was the day of the New Jalisco Cartel mayhem, we can't really complain.

We were treated well by the staff at the airport and on board aircraft. Delay was uncontrollable due to the weather. Had to wait for another gate as we were late landing in Fort Lauderdale.

I was supose to have a carrey on incluided for each passenger and they made me paid 75$ each at the gate.

I had to run from the end of terminal one to the end of terminal two to make the connecting flight....probably a kilometer. No electric carts were available. I'm 76 and literally had to run to make the connection at the last minute. The connecting time was absolutely unrealistic. When Last Call was announced, I tried to get other Copa gate staff to call Gate 221 to let them know I was on my way, but they said no. I came within 1 minute of missing the flight.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

Entire experience from check in to landing was amazing the flight crew was excellent and friendly. Seats were comfortable.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Prefer not to have an almost 3 hour delay with useless communication that wasn't accurate.

Boarding was smooth and efficient. The only food was some pretzels, but it was a short flight. Not much to order if you were hungry.

Crew were welcoming, accommodating and they worked hard to find places for all carry on.

Seats very comfortable; service efficient and pleasant; flight was on-time; boarding organized.

Starlink is great Crew was polite Business class didn’t get a welcome drink just water and snacks were ok

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

Good but airlines getting smaller. I didn't like the meal but the service was fine. Flight was fine and luggage arrived. So good.

They were fast and I like how they used to entertainment system to play video about the safety.

Flight delayed. Connecting to night flight was stressful but made it. Jusr in time. Ran.88Flight was fine.

Hopped on time for the flight only to get deplaned and delayed another 2.5 hours.

Flight got delayed But satisfied with the pricing of tickets

Aircraft is designed with all 3 washrooms at the back of the plane, meaning that when there is service underway, there are no washrooms available and it gets very crowded at the back of the plane.

I was through check-in right away and on the plane before I knew it perfect in every way

Multiple delays and gate changes resulting in arrival with a 5 hour delay.

Mutiple delays and changes of gate resulting in arrival 5 hours after intended.

Excellent flight crew. Very comfortable plane. Entertainment options on air Canada were great!

One crew member, Brandy was very helpful with recovering phone lost in customs. The plane was ancient and poorly maintained. Checked baggage did not arrive with flight. Almost missed flight because if insanely short layover time. Air Canada is worst flight I have ever booked with Kayak. Wanted to charge for headsets for on flight media.

this flight was exceptional due to the plane itself being updated with longer seat belts so no need for the extender and access to a tv.

Flight was oversold. Seats assigned to multiple passengers. Delay 1 hour to sort out.

Good but I don’t received my bags yet is been 5days still no update

A flawless trip, great experience. Keep up the good work!

The airline did not allow enough time for the Columbia checkpoint

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral and avianca lost my check in luggage

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

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